billvon wrote:Any problem bringing in glass bottles? I'm planning on bringing a few cases of homebrew and giving them away. I can haul them out if people return them, although I'm not going to insist.

Invite them to leave their bottles with you when finished (many are grateful for this, if they don't have a knapsack or pocket) and don't consider it rude to ask if they have the ability to stash it responsibly if they take their drink To Go.

You will also want a broom and dustpan in case there is an issue.

Brooms are also nice for sweeping out a layer of dust post-storm (or using--a scrubby one--to spread the water in an evap pond).

most of our hard booze is coming in big glass bottles. But they don't leave camp - and actually stay in one area of the camp. - and at our bar. It shouldn't be a problem if you are keeping them in camp. - When packing the car, I plan on packing the bottles up real good in milk crates - and put them toward the center of the car.

Cans are just easier to deal with, especially on load-out. Less likely to strain plastic sacks, pack much more compactly, blah blah blah. Though it would be cool if there was a camp that would melt all your bottles and cast them into giant lawn dildos.

Go ahead & bring glass, just be careful & have a plan if it breaks. I bring glass every year (the lemonade and limeade I get only comes in glass, same with the good vodka I pour into said 'ades), never had a problem. The bars I've been with also use glass - it would be a pain in the ass to have to pour all the liquor into different bottles, especially when you're bringing several thousand dollars worth.

Get the super heavy duty trash bags (don't skimp & get the cheap ones for this) and the double-line a "glass only" garbage can with them. Make sure the glass all goes into that can, be careful when swapping bags out, you should be fine (and your glass is all ready for recycling)

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